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Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1928, Page 2

Thu proposal mooted to establish a Women's Rest Room by the Blanket Society is being taken up with a good deal of interest. It is being acknowledged that there is a want in that respect, and that the inconvenience experienced is not to the credit of the town as a centre well patronised by country people. Other towns of even smaller population than Hokitika are said to be equipped with a serviceable rest room, and it is considered within the • scope of the Plunkct Society to take the matter up, and the Society, in common with the organisation generally, is doing much good work affecting the health of the young. The records show that the system established by Sir Truby King has had wonderful success in defeating infant mortality which previously was quite distressing. This good worn not only iiopularises the Society, but should be an encouragement to extend the local activities. The direction suggested is one in which there is room for action. The first consideration is that of finance, hut Hokitika is never behind in supporting n worthy object, and if the matter were taken up by tile ladies with the same spirit and devotion as that displayed in regard to the general activites of the Socety, the finance would not be the stumbling block it appears at first sight. The next aspect is the location of the rest room. Doubtless many sites will be suggested, but the final selection must need be central and give good facilities for drainage. After that comes the cost of upkeep and general management. These are all details which can be met and provided for by enthusiastic workers bent on making a success of the project for the very good purpose it will servo. And that after all, is the main spring for action—the necessity and purpose to be served. To bo of value and effective service, the rest room should be regularly tended anti properly cared for, and under efficient management , will servo a very useful purpose. Of course it will be availed of chiefly by the country people, but it is none the less essential to cater for tlie country patrons to the town, and the service will bo appreciated, and probably in quite a practical way. The movement is one which seems to commend itself because of the public service it will be, and it is to be hoped the promoters will be able to bring the proposal to a successful issue.